Mexican Mountain

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Frequency	122.90
Elevation	4461 ft
Lat/Long	39.0188, -110.4504 39° 1.128' , -110° 27.024'
Runway 11/29	1900 ft x 40 ft Dirt Rwy 29 Uphill 0.3%
Ownership	BLM WSA

Amenities

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Backcountry airstrips are inherently dangerous. It is the sole responsibility of the Pilot in Command to ascertain airstrip conditions prior to use. Be certain to consider environmental, aircraft, and personal factors when determining suitability. Use of the airstrips is at the sole discretion of the Pilot in Command. Fly safe!

Information updated November 13, 2024 @ 8:31am

Description: Mexican Mountain's runway is oriented west/east alongside the San Rafael River inside the Mexican Mountain Wilderness Study Area. Due to the sensitive nature of the location, pilots are requested to adhere to the UBCP's Code of Conduct to help us maintain our strong working agreements with the BLM. Reminder to all pilots this airstrip exists within a Wilderness Area. Motorized or wheeled conveyances are not to be used on the airstrip or surrounding areas.

Please read wilderness Leave no Trace practices for Mexican Mountain. The use of WAG bags is encouraged.

Runway: 1900 ft long x 40 ft wide dirt runway in good condition. Slopes uphill slightly to the west. First 500' from the east is more soft than the rest of the runway and has a "dark spot" that appears wet throughout the year.

Approach Considerations: Tall trees (30+ ft) on both sides of the runway present a hazard when landing to the east (downhill). Typically land to the west and depart to the east. Tall trees alongside the runway as well.

Amenities: Campgrounds and fire rings (please use already established camping/parking areas and fire rings).

Windsock: Yes, located east of the runway.

Marc Lassaux visited 1 year ago in a ICP Savannah S with 21 tires

Mex Mtn is in good shape and it is always nice to visit. Some higher weeds that could get in the prop on both the ends of the runway but not too bad. The bugs were worse than other times I have visited.

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willard gillam visited 1 year ago in a Zenith701 with 26 tires

River running high by camp ,runway great shape, spent the night camping was great, cactus blooming, a perfect trip .

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Alina Pringle visited 1 year ago in a RANS Raven S-20 with 26” tires

A few deep hoof prints from cattle and weeds popping up. Otherwise in good condition. Maybe a work party for campground manure relocation in the future. It doesn’t stink, but takes away from the environment.

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Ron Freier visited 1 year ago in a Rans S-7 with 8.5 tires

Runway good and dry on Easter Sunday. Windsock is in good condition. No wildlife spotted but evidence all around. East end is soft a couple hundred feet. First time here and was not expecting the small rolling hills along the runway that try to get you air born on roll out. Not bad but be aware.

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Kyle Stone visited 1 year ago in a Glasair Sportsman (Trike) with 8.50 tires

Flew into MM on Saturday and the runway is in good condition and the windsock is good. A few cows around but the runway did not show signs of too much bovine traffic. The edges are soft and I did not pull off into the parking area as I was concerned with getting stuck! The sand is soft and large tires would be fine but since I was solo I wanted to avoid too much pushing if needed.

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